Senior Buyer

KPS Global® is the largest provider of insulated panel systems for custom walk-ins to the convenience store, supermarket, and warehouse club markets. We also manufacture custom enclosures for controlled environments for the scientific and industrial markets.

Setting the industry standard for more than 75 years, with experts who work with customers to develop custom cold storage solutions for a wide range of industries including food retail, industrial and scientific markets.

KPSG is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, with five manufacturing locations in Fort Worth, TX; Piney Flats, TN; Conyers, GA; San Dimas, CA; and Goodyear, AZ.

KPS Global believes in people who drive positive change. We value outstanding people who are deeply committed to providing innovative, high-quality service to customers from coast to coast. As a member of the KPSG team, you will be part of an exciting and modern company culture where you will enjoy professional growth and benefit from an environment that rewards creativity, innovation, and hard work.

KPS Global is a privately held company owned by the Viessmann Generations Group, with over 850 employees.

The Senior Buyer performs and manages purchases for multiple locations to support the internal panel business, project business, and provide overall customer support in conjunction with the overall organizational goals.

Required Skills

Required Skills, Experience, Education & Certifications

Items listed are required unless “preferred” is indicated

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field is preferred

• 3 – 5+ years of experience in a senior buyer and/or purchasing role

• Experience retrieving and manipulating raw data from various sources for analytical work and reporting

• Proven ability to take initiative, demonstrate a sense of urgency and intellectual curiosity, and identify opportunities for business growth and improvement

• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize effectively and remain detail-oriented while managing multiple projects simultaneously

• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills and the ability to interact successfully with all levels of an organization

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Required Experience

Responsibilities

• Places purchase orders for materials used in the production of panels and doors and various production supplies. Coordinates the delivery of these materials to the internal KPS plant

• Maintains accurate records, notes, and transaction details via the computer system

• Seeks cost savings and quality improvements with current suppliers, as well as engaging in the search for competitive quotes from new potential suppliers

• Provides direct assistance as required to the Materials/Logistics Manager

• Coordinates purchases with Service, Installations, and Scheduling departments as needed

• Negotiates terms and conditions within predetermined parameters set by the Materials/Logistics Manager

• Develops reporting systems such that effective and timely communications are maintained to management, project associates, inter-company department staff, and external customers

• Consistently tracks the status of open purchase orders

• Maintains inventory adequate to meet production demands while reducing waste

• Monitors and tracks incoming and drop-shipped materials

• Takes immediate corrective action on schedule conflicts or delays with respect to purchased materials and KPS product being built, shipped, and delivered to the customer

• Matches specifications on customer order with available material. Provides consultation to internal and external customers as to alternative material solutions and applications impact when needed. Researches issues as needed

• Handles all returned goods due to non-use, damage of all kinds, mis-shipments, and exchanges. When required will assist with the accounting ramifications of returned goods

• Fulfill the financial control and risk management responsibilities inherent in the position

• Conduct yourself in accordance with the Company code of ethics policy at all times